Dentistry Schools in Kentucky

186 students earned Dentistry degrees in Kentucky in the 2022-2023 year.

A Dentistry major is the 21st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dentistry Majors in Kentucky

Dentistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	186
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	186
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	186

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a dentistry major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dentistry majors in Kentucky is as follows:

• Asian: 11.3%
• Black or African American: 1.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
• White: 71.5%
• Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
• Other Races: 4.3%

Jobs for Dentistry Grads in Kentucky

2,980 people in the state and 312,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dentistry.

Wages for Dentistry Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, dentistry grads earn an average of $64,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $122,320.

Most Popular Dentistry Programs in KY

There are 2 colleges in Kentucky that offer dentistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Dentistry Careers in KY

Some of the careers dentistry majors go into include:

Job Title	KY Job Growth	KY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors	23%	$59,220
Dentists	13%	$135,670

Related Majors in Kentucky

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dentistry.

Major	Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing	2,017
Medicine	430
Rehabilitation Professions	415
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences	222
Communication Sciences	171
Mental & Social Health Services	168
Allied Health Professions	161
Public Health	128

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View Nationwide Dentistry Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Michal Jarmoluk under License

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